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  • Ray Scott avatar

    I Know Who Holds The Future

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 20, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,469 views

    Paul gives an outline of prophetic events regarding the Rapture and the Anti-Christ during the Tribulation Period.

    “I Know Who Holds The Future” TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our study of II Thessalonians. Paul had already written the Christians at Thessalonica a letter (1 Thessalonians) and explained the Rapture to them (4:13-18). Like most Christians (even today), they didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing But Not Listening

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 16,202 views

    Good communication is important not only between a husband and a wife, parents and children, but most of all, between us and God.

    October 12, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Review of some Biblical principles on friendship 1. Friendly 2. Frank 3. Forgiving 4. Faithful B. Tonight’s topic is entitled “Hearing But Not Listening." 1. Focuses on one of the most important elements of friendship—communication 2. This is not just talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Am I Ready For This! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,419 views

    First person narrative of Simeon; those who seek Jesus will find Him.

    AM I READY FOR THIS! Luke 2:22-35 S: Simeon C: Seeking Jesus Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: THOSE WHO SEEK JESUS WILL FIND HIM. First person narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Have eyes of faith. • Jesus will be found when you are looking for Him. Version: ESV RMBC 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sealed Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,564 views

    Part 18 in a Wednesday evening study on the book of Revelation

    WEEK 18 “The Sealed Of Israel” Date: October 23, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 7:1-4 As we closed last week with the end of chapter 6, we studied the opening of the 6th seal of the Book of Judgment by the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. We will see in this 7th chapter the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Triunity Of God Series

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 8, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,732 views

    God is three persons in one: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost. These three persons are one in God.

    Matthew 28:18-20 Topic: The tri-unity of God In the Holy Bible, we are taught in the scriptures that there is only one God. Deuteronomy 4:35 says, “Unto thee it was shewed that thou mightest know that the Lord he is God; there is none else beside him.” Deuteronomy 6:4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Jesus Jehovah? Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,707 views

    Jeremiah 23 says that Jehovah our Righteousness will arise out of the branch of David. In Revelation 22 Jesus said He was the Root and the offspring of David. This takes a deeper look at this topic.

    Is Jesus Jehovah? Throughout the New Testament, Jesus is given attributes that the LORD (Jehovah) of the Old Testament identified for Himself. God stated that He would judge the world in the Old Testament, the New Testament states that, “For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Insights From "American Idol"

    Contributed by John Mayes on Mar 11, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,707 views

    What does "American Idol" have in common with the day of Judgment and Matthew 7:21? Both are "reality based"!

    Spiritual Insights from "American Idol" The show, "American Idol" is in it’s fifth season on FOX and is watched by millions of people worldwide. Every year thousands of hopeful contestants between the ages of 16 and 29 audition for the chance to become the next "American Idol". Immediate fame ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Trinity Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,875 views

    We cannot know the truth of the Trinity lest God reveal it to us. He has revealed it in His Word and continues to reveal it to believers today through His Word and thru His works.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 2003 Date Preached: January 8, 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: What the Bible Says… Title: About the Trinity Text: 1 John 5:7 Introduction: The doctrine of the Trinity is a difficult doctrine to understand and even more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spiritual Protection

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
     | 4,619 views

    What would you say are the needs of every child? • What are the needs of every person? • What are the needs of our soul? It is interesting how here in the United States we have so many advantages and protections for our children yet, they are in dang

    A Spiritual Protection “Stones of Remembrance” 12/7/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez pastor_rr@yahoo.com Eph 6:1-3; 11-12 “1Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3That it may be well with thee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Defending Your Life Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,945 views

    Exposition of the first half of Acts 24 regarding the first part of Paul’s trial before Felix in Caesarea

    Text: Acts 24:1-21, Title: Defending Your Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read or quote Luke 21:12-19 B. Background to passage: Paul is now beginning his two year vacation in beautiful Caesarea. Having been there only five days, the Jews from Jerusalem arrive with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible Under Investigation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,938 views

    Discovering the characteristics and divisions of the Bible.

    The Bible Under Investigation: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” Introduction: These two verses in 2 Timothy make two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouraging Conflict Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 24, 2008
     | 3,916 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:1-5 about the conflict over how the gentiles get saved

    Text: Acts 15:1-5, Title: Encouraging Conflict, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/3/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Wycliffe died in 1384 of apoplexy, but the Council of Constance declared Wycliffe (on 4 May 1415) a heretic, decreed that his books be burned and his remains be exhumed, burned, and the ashes cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Things Work Together For Good Series

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,316 views

    The fivefold unbreakable chain of salvation

    Romans 8:28-31 That famous “All things work together for good” verse 28! We discussed this at some length last week to considerable effect! Here are five points to consider: We know- according to Wilson , this speaks of “experimental certainty, not tentative conjecture.” In other words, we know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Us Barabbas

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,410 views

    The crowd cried for Jesus to be crucified and put to death but requested the killer, Barabbas be released in the streets. The truth was put to death but sin and death was released to the streets.

    “Give Us Barabbas” Intro: As we study God’s Word we find particular people who are mentioned briefly and we soon pass over their record without fully gleaning the full significance of their rolls nor their application for us today. We should be very careful to remember that God has chosen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    8. The Parable Of The Weeds Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,093 views

    Give up your dreams of a “pure church”. The reality is there will always be a mixture of true followers and hypocrites. Make sure you’re ready for the judgment day and get on with the work of being fruitful!

    INTRO: I’ve got a confession to make. I love Roundup. I love the feeling of just going around, spraying a little bit of poison and then in a few days seeing those weeds shrivel up and die! It’s so much more fun than actually pulling the weeds up! But, the problem with Roundup is it can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational